By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People will still be able to use the Claresholm Arena and Aquatic Centre, but only through pre-bookings, in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Claresholm town council convened a special meeting via video conference on Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the wake of new restrictions announced by the provincial government. Those … Read more…
Alberta’s government has removed the $5 fee for harvesting up to three Christmas trees from Crown land for personal use. Eliminating the fee will save Albertans almost $100,000 and make it easier for individuals to get their own Christmas trees and firewood from Alberta’s 87 million acres of forested land. “I hope Albertans take the time to go out with … Read more…
The boxes are then shipped to children in need around the world. Donations came from the entire school, and were then sorted and items chosen for each shoe box by the Grade 3 students. “They learn about being global citizens,” said teacher Esther McDowell. From left are teacher Carly Hoar, and students Angus Albrecht, Chloe Stewart, Aria Saini, Sofiya Korolova, Dayton … Read more…
Veteran Ed Garrett salutes after laying a wreath on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces at the Remembrance Day service at the Granum cenotaph on Nov. 11. For full coverage please see page four. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer You may have seen them in the downtown parking lot this past weekend, members of the Claresholm Fire Department standing in front of a fire truck, selling copies of their brand new calendar. “It’s a chance to recognize members and showcase who they are and who they work for,” said Fire Chief Craig White of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Citing the fact the water utility has achieved cost recovery this year, proposed water rate increases for the next two years have been reduced. At its Nov. 9 meeting, Claresholm town council heard a report from Chief Administrative Officer Marian Carlson and reviewed a written report from administration. Carlson said that in March of … Read more…
The Claresholm Christmas Hamper program is underway once again! Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper. “It’s for the good of the community and those in need,” she said. Applications for Christmas hampers … Read more…